Palestinian UN bid to proceed despite American and Israeli opposition

11/12/12: Al Jazeera reports the Palestinian Authority (PA) says it will be proceeding in its bid to obtain non-member state status at the United Nations, despite objections from the United States and Israeli.  Mohammad Shtayyeh, a member of the Palestinian team working on the UN bid, said in Ramallah on Monday that the application will be made no later than November 29, with a final date to be announced on Tuesday by the Arab League.  Shtayyeh said US President Barack Obama called Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday to reiterate his opposition to the UN move, but Abbas made it clear the decision was final.  “The train has left the station,” Shtayyeh said.